U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas D. Kuc, 435th Communications Operations Group commander, addresses attendees during the 435 COG change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 10, 2026. Kuc completed Expeditionary Communications Officer training in August 2004, and has held positions across squadron, wing, and joint staff levels throughout his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jon P. Anderson)
U.S. Air Force Col. Scott A. Weed, 435th Communications Operations Group outgoing commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Leland K. Cowie II, 435 Air Ground Operations Wing commander during the 435 COG change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 10, 2026. Weed served as commander of the 435 COG during several critical operations in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jon P. Anderson)
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 435th Communications Operations Group render a final salute to the outgoing commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Scott A. Weed during the 435 COG change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 10, 2026. The 435 COG is an essential communication focal point to operate and defend command and control networks for Third Air Force and U.S. Air Forces in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jon P. Anderson)
U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas D. Kuc, 435th Communications Operations Group incoming commander, receives the guidon from U.S. Air Force Col. Leland K. Cowie II, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing commander, during the 435 COG change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 10, 2026. The formal change of command ceremony allows Airmen to witness the transfer of command between leaders, and formally meet their new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jon P. Anderson)
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